A device (D) is dedicated to controlling auxiliary paths (CP, SC) in a hybrid optical communications network comprising a multiplicity of hybrid nodes (NO) including switching means (CM1) and color converter means (CM2) and interconnected by transmission lines. The device comprises processor means (MT)...http://www.google.de/patents/US20050031340?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20050031340 - Method and a device for controlling protection or restoration paths in a hybrid optical network
